How Long to Read A Piece of String

How Long Does it Take to Read A Piece of String?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read A Piece of String by Bartle Sawbridge

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

'A Piece of String' is a satire on the UK Government's obsession with measurement and targets, particularly in social policy areas. Its central character, Paul Grant, is a young civil servant who is sent out 'into the field' (inner south London) to test the parameters for answering the question 'Is Life Worth Living?' He finds that life out there is more chaotic and subversive than he had anticipated, and he narrowly escapes kidnap and murder. He finally sues the author in the High Court under Health and Safety legislation. At 60,000 words 'A Piece of String' is short, pointed, funny and literary.

How long is A Piece of String?

A Piece of String by Bartle Sawbridge is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Piece of String Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read A Piece of String aloud.

What Reading Level is A Piece of String?

A Piece of String is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy A Piece of String?

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